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Definitions

recurring

[ri-kur-ing, -kuhr-] / rɪˈkɜr ɪŋ, -ˈkʌr- /

ADJECTIVE

chronic

Synonyms

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constant continual continuing continuous deep-rooted deep-seated habitual incurable lifelong lingering persistent protracted recurrent sustained

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abiding ceaseless confirmed enduring ever-present fixed inborn inbred ineradicable ingrained inveterate lasting long-lived long-standing obstinate perennial persisting prolonged rooted routine settled stubborn tenacious unabating unmitigated unyielding usual

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ceasing ending halting inconstant infrequent intermittent interrupted occasional stopping temporary

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curable eradicable

ADJECTIVE

cyclic

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cyclical

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like clockwork periodic periodical repeating

ADJECTIVE

cyclical

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periodic repetitive seasonal

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circular patterned recurrent regular repeated

ADJECTIVE

frequent

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commonplace constant continual incessant intermittent numerous periodic persistent recurrent usual

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expected general iterated manifold reiterated

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a good many customary everyday familiar habitual many monotonous numberless perpetual pleonastic profuse redundant reiterative successive thick ubiquitous various

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broken ceasing continual ending inconstant infrequent intermittent interrupted irregular permanent uncommon unusual

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occasional rare sporadic unrepeated

ADJECTIVE

intermittent

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fitful infrequent occasional periodic recurrent seasonal

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alternate arrested broken by bits and pieces checked cyclic cyclical discontinuing discontinuous epochal every other here and there hit-or-miss interrupted isochronal isochronous iterant iterative metrical now and then on and off periodical punctuated rhythmic rhythmical serial shifting spasmodic stop-and-go

Antonyms

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constant frequent permanent regular usual

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continual continuing perpetual

ADJECTIVE

isochronal

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alternate chain continued cyclic cyclical frequent habitual intermittent isochronous like clockwork periodic periodical regular reoccurring repeated repetitive rolling

ADJECTIVE

isochronous

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alternate chain continued cyclic cyclical frequent habitual intermittent isochronal like clockwork periodic periodical regular reoccurring repeated repetitive rolling

ADJECTIVE

lingering

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abiding constant continuing deep-rooted deep-seated enduring ever-present ingrained lasting lifelong persistent protracted recurrent stubborn

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confirmed fixed incurable obstinate perennial persisting prolonged rooted routine settled sustained

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ceaseless continual continuous habitual inborn inbred ineradicable inveterate long-lived long-standing tenacious unabating unmitigated unyielding usual

Antonyms

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ending ephemeral fleeting short-lived superficial temporary transient yielding

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indefinite

ADJECTIVE

on-again, off-again

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alternate arrested broken by bits and pieces checked cyclic cyclical discontinuing discontinuous epochal every other fitful here and there hit-or-miss infrequent interrupted isochronal isochronous iterant iterative metrical now and then occasional on and off periodic periodical punctuated recurrent rhythmic rhythmical seasonal serial shifting spasmodic sporadic stop-and-go

ADJECTIVE

periodic

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annual intermittent monthly occasional recurrent regular repeated routine seasonal sporadic weekly yearly

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periodical

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alternate at various times centennial cyclic cyclical daily epochal every once in a while every so often fluctuating hourly infrequent isochronal isochronous on certain occasions on-again-off-again orbital perennial rhythmic serial spasmodic

Antonyms

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constant infrequent unusual

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continual irregular lasting permanent sporadic variable

ADJECTIVE

perpetual

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ceaseless constant continued continuous endless enduring eternal incessant infinite interminable never-ending perennial permanent persistent unceasing unending

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abiding everlasting going on immortal imperishable intermittent never-ceasing perdurable recurrent reoccurring repeated repeating repetitious returning sempiternal unchanging undying unfailing uninterrupted unremitting without end

Antonyms

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bounded ceasing changeable changing completed discontinuous ending ephemeral finished finite halting intermittent interrupted irregular limited stopping temporary terminable transient

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brief fleeting momentary

ADJECTIVE

protracted

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continual continuing continuous enduring lingering persistent recurrent sustained

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abiding confirmed fixed ingrained lasting obstinate persisting prolonged rooted settled

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ceaseless constant deep-rooted deep-seated ever-present habitual inborn inbred incurable ineradicable inveterate lifelong long-lived long-standing perennial routine stubborn tenacious unabating unmitigated unyielding usual

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ceasing halting infrequent intermittent interrupted

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ephemeral fleeting indefinite transient

ADJECTIVE

recurrent

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frequent intermittent periodic repeated repetitive

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alternate chain continued cyclical habitual isochronal isochronous periodical regular reoccurring rolling

Antonyms

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constant continual irregular sporadic

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halted infrequent permanent prevented stopped

ADJECTIVE

repeated

Synonyms

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frequent periodic recurrent

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habitual perennial

Antonyms

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infrequent irregular permanent sporadic

Example Sentences

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More than macroeconomic uncertainty has weighed on shares: AppLovin is among the names that have been swept up in a broad-based, recurring selloff in software stocks.

From Barron's

Palo Alto has been beaten down this year amid a broad, recurring selloff in software stocks.

From Barron's

Borrowers looked to subscription revenue, or annual recurring revenue, with the idea that good software companies have sticky customer bases.

From Barron's

And if there has been a recurring theme among the dozens of people interviewed by the BBC, it is that the conflict is creating a generational divide within conservative ranks.

From BBC

A separate recurring issue with an engine warning light which began shortly after its return from annual maintenance in Merseyside is believed to have been remedied.

From BBC

recurring

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